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When you buy a brand new bike these days, chances are it will not come with bicycle mudguards or fenders. Bike mudguards are an accessory, that not every rider will need, but if you are riding in all sorts of weather, then you should check out the 2008-2009 range of bike mudguards and fenders.
So, who exactly needs bike mudguards or fenders on their bike? Well, for a start, if you will sometimes find yourself riding in the rain, or just after it has been raining, then fenders and mudguards on your bike will be a good idea. While fenders and mudguards won’t necessarily keep you dry when you’re riding in pouring rain, they will make a great difference to you when riding your bike on roads that are wet from recent rain or drizzle or melting snow. They will stop all of that nasty mud and sand from being splashed all over your clothes an
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If you are considering a new bike saddle purchase, there are many important aspects to consider that will improve your comfort and allow you to be able to ride for longer periods than ever before.
Bike Seat Materials
Understanding the different materials that are used on the cover of the bike saddle will allow you to choose one that will work best for you, that is within your budget, in your preferred brand, and you will ultimately be pleased with your purchase.
The main materials used in the cover of a bicycle saddle include Lycra, Vinyl or Leather. Vinyl typically becomes more slippery than Lycra, but it is more durable. Lycra isn't quite as durable as Vinyl, but it breathes better and so it isn't as slippery after long rides. Leather is the most expensive type of material for bike seat covers available, because it is
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As you’d probably be aware, Michelin has been making car and truck tires for a long time, but did you realize that Michelin also makes a range of durable carbon tires for road bikes, BMX and mountain bikes and even kids’ bikes? So, the next time you are looking for a set of the best bicycle tires, whether they are road bicycle tires, or for BMX or mountain biking, check out Michelin carbon and Michelin clincher tires.
So, what makes Michelin carbon tires so durable?
Well, let’s take a look at the Michelin City Trekking range of tires for example. They are made from a special compound known as Protek that is a mixture of rubber and other antioxidants that when combined together, provide a special reinforcement band, just under the tread. Michelin calls this its Protek Shield, but for you, it means that
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If you’re serious about your cycling, whether you are riding to increase your fitness, or you are training for an upcoming race event, you need the data to help you determine how you are going and to record your progress. You need cycling computer, and Cateye cycling computers definitely fit the bill.
Cateye make a wide range of quality cycling computers and Cateye have a reputation for making some of the most advanced bike computers on the market. In fact, Catey cycling computers are used by many champion teams and professional riders including BMC, Team Type 1, Jelly Belly, Fly V Australia, Velo Bella, Webcor, Michelle Jones, and Jill Kintner.
So, let’s have a look at some of the bike computers in the Cateye range.
Fitsrly, let’s take a look at the Cateye V3. This cycling computer has function
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If you are looking for a mean set of bike suspension forks for your pride and joy, check out the range of Manitou suspension forks. Manitou have an awesome reputation for making tough, heavy duty bike forks.
Here we take a look at some of the range of Manitou suspension forks.
The Dorado
First up, we have the Dorado downhill forks. A marvel of modern engineering these suspension forks have carbon legs and an inverted construction design. The Dorado features dual-chamber air spring, hydraulic bottom out and top out and Manitou’s patented HexLock 20 millimeter thru-axle.
Available adjustments of the Dorado include Air, HS, LS compression and rebound. The aluminum stanchions are 36 millimeters and the crown is alloy. These forks fit 26 inch wheels.
The R7 Elite
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If you are considering a new bike saddle purchase, there are many important aspects to consider that will improve your comfort and allow you to be able to ride for longer periods than ever before.
Bike Seat Materials
Understanding the different materials that are used on the cover of the bike saddle will allow you to choose one that will work best for you, that is within your budget, in your preferred brand, and you will ultimately be pleased with your purchase.
The main materials used in the cover of a bicycle saddle include Lycra, Vinyl or Leather. Vinyl typically becomes more slippery than Lycra, but it is more durable. Lycra isn't quite as durable as Vinyl, but it breathes better and so it isn't as slippery after long rides. Leather is the most expensive type of material for bike seat covers available, because it is durable and breathes well, but it also requi
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If you are considering a new bike saddle purchase, there are many important aspects to consider that will improve your comfort and allow you to be able to ride for longer periods than ever before.
Bike Seat Materials
Understanding the different materials that are used on the cover of the bike saddle will allow you to choose one that will work best for you, that is within your budget, in your preferred brand, and you will ultimately be pleased with your purchase.
The main materials used in the cover of a bicycle saddle include Lycra, Vinyl or Leather. Vinyl typically becomes more slippery than Lycra, but it is more durable. Lycra isn't quite as durable as Vinyl, but it breathes better and so it isn't as slippery after long rides. Leather is the
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Cane Creek are renowned for their alloy brake lever shifter sets. The bicycle components company produces quality lightweight brake levers that are ergonomically designed so that your fingers and hands won’t get fatigued when you’re out on those long, hard rides. So, if you are looking for a set of lever brakes for your bike, check out the range of levers from Cane Creek.
So, why look at Cane Creek brake levers anyway? Well, they have been making high quality components for serious bike riders of all persuasions since way back in 1995.
They started out making components such as hubs, brakes, headsets and suspension shocks. In fact, Cane Creek pioneered the now ubiquitous air shock in the mountain biking field. Today, Cane Creek’s professional quality bike components are fitted out on the high performance bikes of many of to
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Riding your bike is always an enjoyable experience as most regular bike riders would know. Sometimes however, riding your bike may not be the most appropriate option, particularly if you have to carry anything. Well, there is an option if you’d rather ride than drive, but need a little cargo space – a bicycle trailers. And one of the most popular is the Nomad trailer.
Nomad bicycle trailers from Burley are great for carrying your cargo no matter whether you are doing the shopping, touring the country or commuting to work. Burley’s Nomad trailers are designed to provide riders with comfort when hauling around their cargo. They are light in weight yet have a very sturdy aluminum frames that is tough and durable. The two wheel design of the Nomad stays up easily and makes towing or pulling by hand a breeze.
The Nomad w
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You have your bike, and you’re ready to ride. Well, before you get out there and start pedaling around your favorite park of trail, you’ll need to have all the gear to make you really look the part. You’ll need the right biking gloves, bike riding boots, biking shirt and of course, a cycling hat. Because, yes real cyclists do wear cycling hats.
Having the right gear however, just isn’t all about looking like a true professional cyclist. Having the right cycling shirt and pants, gloves and boots will also make you feel more comfortable when you are out enjoying your bike ride.
Biking gloves for example, will help reduce fatigue in your hands and fingers and as they are padded, they will also help to absorb any shock that transfers from your bike handlebars through t
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Your bike’s bottom bracket is the part that connects your cranks to the rest of the bike, allowing your crank arms to rotate. Before buying a bike bottom bracket, you need to check the compatibility, as there are different sizes available. The three most common bottom bracket sizes are the 68 millimeter, the 70 millimeter, and the 73 millimeter.
Italian manufacturer Campagnolo are renowned for their bike components, and they make some of the best bike bottom brackets on the market today. Here, we take a look at some of the bottom brackets in the Campagnolo range.
The Campagnolo Centaur Tapered Bottom Bracket
This cartridge bottom bracket is a cold-forged aluminum crankset, with long cage rear derailleur and a specific front derailleur for use with triple kits. It feature
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Considering the hundreds of pieces -- and tiny little parts -- that fit together precisely to create a bicycle, it’s somewhat amazing the two-wheeled machine is such a reliable mode of transportation.
With proper maintenance, a quality bicycle can provide years of trouble-free operation. But sometimes, even in the best conditions, parts will need to be repaired in the middle of the ride.
When things go wrong, it’s likely either a catastrophic failure – like a part simply breaking – or something that needs to be retightened or adjusted. For the part that failed, there’s often very little that can be done. If you can get home safely without damaging something else (including you!), go for it.
For everything else, there ar
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One of the quickest ways to ruin a ride – either before it starts or in the middle of it – is a flat tire.
Quite often, there’s not much you can do about it beforehand. It’s usually a sharp rock, piece of glass or something else in the road or path that caused it. And you can’t avoid everything. You’re going to need tire tools.
So after you’ve come to a stop – hopefully safely and fully upright – it’s time to address the situation. That tire has to come off and the tube needs to be replaced. And then the tire needs to go back on, too.
Before getting into the process of changing a tire, it helps to know a little bit abou
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With the amount of money you can spend on a good bike these days, it’s important to have the right security to keep your pride and joy out of the hands of would be thieves.

Kryptonite bike locks have a strong reputation for keeping your bike safe whenever you have to leave it behind in the street.

Kryptonite produces a wide range of bike security options including locks and cables.

Among the Kryptonite security options is their renowned HardWire range.

The HardWire 1518 provides a moderate level of security and is most suited to areas that experience relatively low or moderate levels of crime. The HardWire 1518 bike lock features a 15mm braided steel cable that resists cutting, as well as a reinforced head lock constructed with Kryptonite’s “Talon” lock pin
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Hand pumps and CO2 inflators are both viable tools for mid-ride inflation

Hand pumps are simpler, but slower

CO2 is faster, but there’s no backup plan

Sooner or later, every cyclist will have a flat tire while out on a ride. It could be glass, a sharp rock, thorns or road debris.
Regardless of the cause, it’s never fun to have to stop a ride to change a flat. One of the keys to getting back on the road (or trail) in a hurry is getting the tire reinflated quickly.
At home, a floor pump or air compressor handles inflation duties, but carrying either one on a bike is a little inconvenient. Luckily, there’s no shortage of technology ready to help you get rolling again. Hand pumps and carbon-dioxide (CO2) inflators are the choice of many a cyclist around the world.
The most common type of mid-ride i
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Hybrid bikes feature less aggressive grips, while mountain bikes have more aggressive grips

The newest trend in grips is specially shaped designs made for comfort and efficiency

From the old white Schwinn handlebar grips to the ultra-light carbon-composite grips of today, there’s no doubt that the handlebar is one of the most important parts of the bike.
Since it’s one of three places at which your body directly interacts with the bike, it’s important to have handlebar grips that feel good in your hands.
For all but the least-picky riders, choosing the right shape and texture is of the utmost priority. And there are many, many, many choices.
Removable grips are most commonly associated with mountain, BMX and hybrid bikes, sin
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A suspension fork is important because they increase your control when you hit rough spots. Without a suspension forks as soon as you hit any bumps your whole body tightens ups as you try to keep it together. With front suspension you are able to recover more quickly because the bike suspension absorbs a portion of the turbulence. Front suspension forks can also completely prevent some types of accidents. I can think of several instance in which my front wheel hit and unyielding object particularly hard and I knew that my body absorbed 100% of the what it could handle. If the suspension fork had not absorbed the rest I would have gone over my handle bars and be laying on the ground. The draw back to suspension is that it will absorb some of your good pedaling energy so more is not always better.
The right amount can vary a lot and you have to decide what you need based on the environment you will be riding, (how aggressively you ride, road conditions, and how often you will
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With the amount of money you can spend on a good bike these days, it’s important to have the right security to keep your pride and joy out of the hands of would be thieves. Kryptonite bike locks have a strong reputation for keeping your bike safe whenever you have to leave it behind in the street.

Kryptonite produces a wide range of bike security options including locks and cables. Among the Kryptonite security options is theirrenowned HardWire range.
The HardWire 1518 provides a moderate level of security and is most suited to areas that experience relatively low or moderate levels of crime. The HardWire 1518 bike lock features a 15mm braided steel cable that resists cutting, as well as a reinforced head lock constructed with Kryptonite’s “Talon” lock pin retention system, providing
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Okay, so you need a new crankset for your 10-speed road racing bike. What type of crankset will you choose? Shimano, as one of the biggest bicycle component makers in the world will obviously be an obvious choice for many cyclist, and one of the most popular choices is the Shimano Ultra chainring crankset.
Before getting into the specifics, what do other riders think about the Shimano Ultegra carnkset. Here are some quotes about the crankset from several bike review websites.
“This is easily one of the most dependable cranksets available for your money.”
“The Shimano Ultegra crankset and bottom bracket is very solid, I would probably just change the chain rings though.”
“The chain rings aren't exactly bad, and the shifting felt more crisp.”
“These cranks will probably last longer
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A suspension fork is important because they increase your control when you hit rough spots. Without a suspension forks as soon as you hit any bumps your whole body tightens ups as you try to keep it together. With front suspension you are able to recover more quickly because the bike suspension absorbs a portion of the turbulence. Front suspension forks can also completely prevent some types of accidents. I can think of several instance in which my front wheel hit and unyielding object particularly hard and I knew that my body absorbed 100% of the what it could handle. If the suspension fork had not absorbed the rest I would have gone over my handle bars and be laying on the ground. The draw back to suspension is that it will absorb some of your good pedaling energy so more is not always better.
The right amount can vary a
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Like any other athlete, when cyclists are riding hard in the saddle all day long, it’s important to keep hydrated and to keep your carbohydrate levels up. If you’re out for a leisurely ride and a bit of relaxing sightseeing, then you can get away with a bottle of water, but if your riding involves pushing your body to its limits, then water alone will not be enough. You need to keep up your fluids by drinking a performance drink. And one of the best performance drinks out on the market today is the specialty range of CytoSport bike drinks.
When it comes to making performance drinks designed to keep you at your peak performance all day long, then you can’t go past CytoSport’s range of performance drinks including their pre formance ra
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Hand pumps and CO2 inflators are both viable tools for mid-ride inflation

Hand pumps are simpler, but slower

CO2 is faster, but there’s no backup plan

Sooner or later, every cyclist will have a flat tire while out on a ride. It could be glass, a sharp rock, thorns or road debris.
Regardless of the cause, it’s never fun to have to stop a ride to change a flat. One of the keys to getting back on the road (or trail) in a hurry is getting the tire reinflated quickly.
At home, a floor pump or air compressor handles inflation duties, but carrying either one on a bike is a little inconvenient. Luckily, there’s no shortage of technology ready to help you get rolling again. Hand pumps and carbon-dioxide (CO2) inflators are the choice of many a cyclist around the world.
The most common type
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If you’ve ever come off your mountain bike or BMX, then you’ll understand the importance of having the right protection. SixSixOne make a range of protective bike clothing and accessories including helmets, body armor, shin guards, knee guards and elbow guards as well as shoes, socks and apparel. Here we look at SixSixOne’s range of high impact and super strong knee guards.
Evo Knee
The Evo Knee is a lightweight pair of knee pads that use cutting edge intelligent foam technology to provide a tough guard despite the light weight of the knee guard.
The Evo Knee features a vented neoprene expansion panel that provides extra movement in the knee for more comfortable pedaling. It also has side padding to provide extra support and protection for the knee and a custom molded vented Kevlar p
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Like any other athlete, when cyclists are riding hard in the saddle all day long, it’s important to keep hydrated and to keep your carbohydrate levels up. If you’re out for a leisurely ride and a bit of relaxing sightseeing, then you can get away with a bottle of water, but if your riding involves pushing your body to its limits, then water alone will not be enough. You need to keep up your fluids by drinking a performance drink. And one of the best performance drinks out on the market today is the specialty range of CytoSport bike drinks.
When it comes to making performance drinks designed to keep you at your peak performance all day long, then you can’t go past CytoSport’s range of performance drinks including their pre formance ra
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You’ve spent your hard earned money on a bike that really looks great…like a real pro’s. You also need the professional accessories that will make riding your bike comfortable in all types of conditions. There is a great range of women’s bike clothing available today that will make your ride even more enjoyable.

No matter whether you are riding on the road or out there on the trail, when you’re out there riding on your bike, you want to look the part…and feel comfortable as well. But wearing the right women’s bike clothes isn’t just about making you look like a pro rider.
For safety purposes, the first thing you’ll naturally need is the right bicycle helmet.
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A suspension fork is important because they increase your control when you hit rough spots. Without a suspension forks as soon as you hit any bumps your whole body tightens ups as you try to keep it together. With front suspension you are able to recover more quickly because the bike suspension absorbs a portion of the turbulence. Front suspension forks can also completely prevent some types of accidents. I can think of several instance in which my front wheel hit and unyielding object particularly hard and I knew that my body absorbed 100% of the what it could handle. If the suspension fork had not absorbed the rest I would have gone over my handle bars and be laying on the ground. The draw back to suspension is that it will absorb some of your good pedaling energy so more is not always better.
The right amount can vary a lot and you have to decide what yo
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With the amount of money you can spend on a good bike these days, it’s important to have the right security to keep your pride and joy out of the hands of would be thieves. Kryptonite bike locks have a strong reputation for keeping your bike safe whenever you have to leave it behind in the street.

Kryptonite produces a wide range of bike security options including locks and cables. Among the Kryptonite security options is their renowned HardWire range.
The HardWire 1518 provides a moderate level of security and is most suited to areas that experience relatively low or moderate levels of crime. The HardWire 1518 bike lock features a 15mm braided steel cable that resists cutting, as well as a reinforced head lock constructed with Kryptonite’s “Talon” lock pin retention system, providing e
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